Australia is in first place with a percentage of 75.56. India at 58.93 with second position. Dean Elgar is motivated by idea of competing for prizes in such historic format. The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that the ICC World Test Championship final for the 2021–23 cycle will take place from June 7 to … Read more
Australia win three-Test series 2-0 with third and final Test in Sydney. Elgar blames inexperience of his players for their poor batting performance. South Africa’s only other Test in 2023 will come against India after World Cup. Dean Elgar, the captain of South Africa, described his team’s batting collapse against Australia in the second Test … Read more
Simon Katich criticises Dean Elgar’s strategies and choices in second Test. Australia declared their first innings at 575/8. South Africa was just 15/1 in seven overs before stumps due to rain. Former Australia opener Simon Katich has called South Africa captain Dean Elgar‘s strategies and choices in the ongoing second Test match between South Africa … Read more
Gabba pitch received a ‘below average’ rating from the ICC. The pitch was played on during the first Test between Australia and South Africa. Venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch Outfield monitoring process. The International Cricket Council gave first Test between Australia and South Africa a “below ordinary” rating (ICC). On … Read more
Dean Elgar calls chance to play Test cricket in Australia “luxury”. First of a three-match series between the two sides. South Africa have won their previous 3 Test series in Australia. South Africa captain Dean Elgar called the chance to play in the nation “surreal” and a “luxury” on the eve of their maiden Test … Read more
Australia and South Africa’s three-week fight could get “feisty” at times. Since that controversial match more than four years ago. This is their first Test match clash, a format of the game that allows battles. Pat Cummins, Australian captain is hopeful to win tha series against South Africa. Australia and South Africa’s three-week fight could … Read more
Dean Elgar was tired of talking about England’s new “Bazball” style of Test cricket. England has won all four Tests since Ben Stokes took over as captain and Brendon McCullum became a coach. South Africa’s fast bowlers can bring England down to size, says Elgar. Dean Elgar, the captain of South Africa, said on Tuesday … Read more
Even the most zealous supporters of South Africa would admit that Bangladesh performed better this time. But only by a small margin. They lost their last seven wickets in 55 minutes at Kingsmead on Monday. South Africa took four minutes longer to claim the seven medals at St George’s Park a week later. South Africa won by … Read more
South Africa were 107/1 ahead of lunch with skipper Dean Elgar hitting his third consecutive half-century on the first day of the second Test match at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, South Africa. South Africa after winning the toss decided to bat first against Bangladesh. Bangladesh only managed to take a single wicket before lunch. Right-arm … Read more
After winning the ODI series against Australia, skipper Babar Azam still rules the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings while Imam-ul-Haq climbs a significant number of positions, from 11th to 3rd spot. Test rankings Proteas skipper Dean Elgar has moved up three spots to number thirteen in the ICC Men’s Test Player rankings after smashing … Read more
DURBAN: On the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday, South African skipper Dean Elgar struck a quick half-century to help South Africa to get off a good start. At Kingsmead, South Africa were 95 for no wicket at lunch. Elgar was undefeated on 60, while Sarel Erwee, a fellow left-hander, was … Read more
JOHANNESBURG: Dean Elgar, the South African Test captain, urged on his star players to prioritise playing for their country over the riches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. On March 18, South Africa will play Bangladesh in three one-day internationals and two Test matches. The IPL begins on March 26, but players will … Read more
South Africa outwitted and outplayed New Zealand in a crushing 198-run second Test victory in Christchurch on Tuesday to draw the two-match series 1-1. New Zealand, facing a record fourth-innings chase of 426 to win, were all out for 227 eight balls after tea on the final day. It completed a remarkable turnaround for South … Read more
South Africa captain Dean Elgar conceded on Thursday that his team’s confidence had taken a hit following their humiliation in the first Test against New Zealand, but he encouraged his team to improve in the second Test, which they must win. When the second and final Test begins Friday at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, Elgar’s men … Read more
New Zealand thrashed South Africa for the first time since 2004 on Saturday, winning the first Test by an innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. New Zealand has only beaten South Africa five times in 46 Tests since 1932, with their most recent victory coming in 2004. “It’s a great day,” … Read more
South Africa’s Test captain Dean Elgar has said that he could not be prouder of his players after the hosts produced an outstanding comeback and defeated India in the three-match Test series with the score of 2-1. Proteas’ Keegan Petersen hit 82 on the fourth day of the final Test to set up a memorable … Read more
CAPE TOWN: Virat Kohli and Kagiso Rabada fought out a battle of cricketing heavyweights as India and South Africa on the first day of the series-deciding third Test at Newlands on Tuesday. Kohli provided the chief resistance as South Africa, led by Rabada, bowled India out for 223. The tourists hit back when Jasprit Bumrah claimed … Read more
Proteas opener Dean Elgar claims that his side played well against Pakistan on the first day of the test match in National Stadium Karachi. South Africa have been bowled out for just 220 runs in their first innings, Elgar’s confidence stems from South African bowlers having taken four quick wickets of Pakistan. While talking to … Read more
